CPSC2018-02-15
Rural King Recalls Electric Blankets and Throws Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
Rural King, of Mattoon, Ill.
Hazard
The blankets' and throws' electric cord can overheat and catch on fire, posing fire and burn hazards.
Remedy
Customers should immediately stop using the recalled blankets and throws and contact Rural King for a full refund.
Sold at
Rural King stores nationwide and online at www.ruralking.com from October 2017 through December 2017 for between $30 and $60.
Affected count
About 9,600
Injuries reported
Rural King has received four reports of the blankets and throws overheating. Two incidents resulted in fires and one burn injury to a consumer's foot.
Manufactured in
China
Remedy type
Refund
Products
Electric heated blankets and throws
Consumer contact
Rural King at 800-561-1752 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or online at www.ruralking.com and click on the Safety Recall Information link at the bottom of the page for more information.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2018/Rural-King-Recalls-Electric-Blankets-and-Throws-Due-to-Fire-and-Burn-HazardsDon't want to check this manually?
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